Guided Scooter Ride of Montreal - Details

The MS Guided Scooter Ride of Montreal enables you to see the best of what Montreal has to offer in a relatively short amount of time. Although most people have little to no difficulty riding a scooter, individuals who struggle with balance on bicycles, are afraid of city traffic, or are accident prone in general, should think twice before taking this tour. If any member of your group falls into the above categories, it is possible for them to ride with a guide or another member of your group who is comfortable with a passenger, but the price remains the same per person. Although some history and interesting information about Montreal is provided, the MS Guided Scooter Ride is not a comprehensive historical tour of the city. Each rider will be given a brief tutorial on how to ride a scooter before the tour begins, but the tutorial is not a substitute for a full scooter course. For new riders, the learning curve could be anywhere from 5 - 30 minutes. The tour begins in Old Montreal with lower speeds and progresses to faster speeds over the course of the tour. More experienced riders can skip the Old Montreal section in order to maximize their time at other locations.

For regular group sizes of 5 or less, please arrive at the time of your scheduled tour. Paperwork and helmet fitment will take about 5 - 10 minutes, the tutorial will take 10 - 20 minutes and you should expect to depart approximately 15 - 30 minutes after your arrival. Larger groups of 6+ should plan to arrive 10 - 15 minutes earlier than their scheduled tour time.

Conditions

Minimum age to participate as a driver is 16 with an automobile license, or 14 with a moped license. Individuals under 18 years of age must be accompanied by someone 18 years of age or older.

Children aged 13 and under are discounted 50% and may ride with an adult member of the group or with the guide.

Tour must be booked a minimum 24H prior to desired Departure Time, or on short notice subject to availability. MS recommends booking at least 3 days in advance to secure your desired time slot.

Maximum private group size is around 10-15, depending on the skill level of your group. A 2nd guide may be provided at no additional charge for larger groups depending on the level of the drivers.

The official tour time does not begin until all the training is completed. You will get the entire 1, 2, or 3 hour tour experience, regardless of your skill level.

If one of more members of your group is not able to maintain the speed limit (typically 40 km/h - 50 km/h on most Montreal roads) after the first 15 minutes of the tour, which are intentionally at a slower pace, not every stop will be covered in order to finish in the allotted time.

All cancellations with less than 48H notice, unless due to inclement weather, will be charged a 25% penalty on the credit card given at the time of booking.

All cancellations with less than 24H notice, unless due to inclement weather, will be charged a 50% penalty on the credit card given at the time of booking.

1 Hour Introduction to Scooting / Instagram Tour (Private Tour)

This tour is for you if you want a 2-wheeled hero/heroine to take you to a magical Montreal location where you can take photos to show the world how amazing your life is. The guide teaches you how to ride a scooter, safely takes you to the promised land (so you can concentrate on driving and not the navigation), and then acts as your personal photographer and chaperone. Because this tour is intended for beginners or social media addicts, it is only available as a private tour. If everyone in your group is a beginner, the maximum group size is 4. If everyone in your group already knows how to ride a scooter, the maximum group size is 10.

Departure Times

Every day - 11h30 | 13h00 | 15h00 | 16h30 | 18h00

Available times will be communicated to you when you contact us

A custom departure time can be arranged with enough notice and a deposit

Private Tour Rates (no other groups mixed with yours)

1 person - $100

2 people - $70 per person

3+ people - $60 per person

Extra Guides

If more than 1 member of your group cannot or does not want to drive, and prefers to take in the sights and sounds of Montreal as a passenger only, we offer extra guides at the following rate:

$20/guide, booked a minimum of 3 days in advance, or subject to availability on short notice

Rental Extension After 1 Hour Tour

$15 for the 2nd hour, $10 for the 3rd hour, then $5/h until closing

Suggested Gratuity

If you are especially satisfied with the quality of your guide, a gratuity of $5 per person given directly to the guide is suggested

All groups of 6+ will have a mandatory $5 gratuity per person added to their tour cost.

2 Hour Guided Scooter Ride (Semiprivate or Private Tour)

Deciding between Semiprivate and Private

If you book for 3 or more people, this is automatically a private tour. Your group will have the full attention of our guide(s).

If you book a semiprivate tour for 1 or 2 people, there is the possibility of another group of up to 2 people joining your group. If you think a member of your group will have a longer than average learning curve in operating a scooter, you must book a private tour.

If your group consists of 1 or 2 people, and you wish to guarantee privacy, you may opt to pay $10/person more for a private tour.

Rough Itinerary

Habitat 67 (discover the secret surfing location in Montreal), Montreal Casino, the Biosphere, La Ronde Amusement Park, a lap around Isle Sainte-Hélène, across the Jacques Cartier Bridge back to the island of Montreal, followed by a short break at Saint Viateur Bagel or Fairmont Bagel for a famous handmade Montreal Bagel. Then it's time for a quick stop at the top of Mont-Royal, ending with a quick ride through the financial district back to MS. Due to the high level of construction in Montreal, summer festivals and other special events that result in road closures, tour routes may need to be altered. MS cannot guarantee the route but will always strive to optimize your tour experience with alternate routes and stops.

The tour is slightly customizable. Tell us what you want to see and we'll adjust to accommodate you!

Departure Times

Every day - 11h00 or 12h00 | 13h30 or 14h30 | 16h00 or 17h00

Available times will be communicated to you when you contact us

A custom departure time can be arranged with enough notice and a deposit

Semiprivate Tour Rates (mixed with 1 other group of up to 2 people)

1 person - $115

2 people - $85 per person

Private Tour Rates (no other groups mixed with yours)

1 person - $125

2 people - $95 per person

3+ people - $85 per person

Helmet Rentals

If you do not bring your own DOT or ECE approved helmet, you must rent one from us at a cost of $5 per helmet

Extra Guides

If more than 1 member of your group cannot or does not want to drive, and prefers to take in the sights and sounds of Montreal as a passenger only, we offer extra guides at the following rate:

$40/guide, booked a minimum of 3 days in advance, or subject to availability on short notice

Rental Extension After 2 Hour Tour

$10 for the 3rd hour, $5/h until closing

Suggested Gratuity

If you are especially satisfied with the quality of your guide, a gratuity of $10 per person given directly to the guide is suggested

All groups of 6+ will have a mandatory $10 gratuity per person added to their tour cost

3 Hour Guided Scooter Ride (Semiprivate or Private Tour)

Deciding between Semiprivate and Private

If you book for 3 or more people, this is automatically a private tour. Your group will have the full attention of our guide(s).

If you book a semiprivate tour for 1 or 2 people, there is the possibility of another group of up to 2 people joining your group. If you think a member of your group will have a longer than average learning curve in operating a scooter, you must book a private tour.

If your group consists of 1 or 2 people, and you wish to guarantee privacy, you may opt to pay $10/person more for a private tour.

Rough itinerary

Habitat 67, Montreal Casino, the Biosphere, La Ronde Amusement Park, a lap around Isle Sainte-Hélène, across the Jacques Cartier Bridge back to the island of Montreal to Jean Talon Market, followed by a short break at Saint Viateur Bagel or Fairmont Bagel for a famous handmade Montreal Bagel. Then it's time for an ascent up Mont-Royal for a breathtaking view of the city and then a second, lesser known lookout near Saint-Joseph Oratory. We then pass through Crescent Street and/or Sainte-Catherine Street, the financial district, and then back to MS. Due to the high level of construction in Montreal, summer festivals and other special events that result in road closures, tour routes may need to be altered. MS cannot guarantee the route but will always strive to optimize your tour experience with alternate routes and stops.

The tour is slightly customizable. Tell us what you want to see and we'll adjust to accommodate you!

Departure Times

Every day - 11h00 or 12h00 | 13h30 or 14h30 | 16h00

Available times will be communicated to you when you contact us

A custom departure time can be arranged with enough notice and a deposit

Semiprivate Tour Rates (mixed with 1 other group of up to 2 people)

1 person - $135

2 people - $105 per person

Private Tour Rates (no other groups mixed with yours)

1 person - $145

2 people - $115 per person

3+ people - $105 per person

Helmet Rentals

If you do not bring your own DOT or ECE approved helmet, you must rent one from us at a cost of $5 per helmet

Extra Guides

If more than 1 member of your group cannot or does not want to drive, preferring to take in the sights and sounds of Montreal as a passenger only, we offer extra guides at the following rate:

$60/guide, booked a minimum of 3 days in advance, or subject to availability on short notice

Rental Extension After 3 Hour Tour

$5/h until closing

Suggested Gratuity

If you are especially satisfied with the quality of your guide, a gratuity of $15 per person given directly to the guide is suggested

All groups of 6+ will have a mandatory $15 gratuity per person added to their tour cost.

Scooter Upgrades

Scooters provided are Honda Metropolitan. The following upgrades are available only to experienced riders:

Vespa LX 50 - $10/scooter

Vespa Primavera 50 - $10/scooter

Vespa LX 150 - $20/scooter

Vespa GT 200L - $25/scooter

Vespa GTS 250 - $30/scooter

If a member of your group is not comfortable driving, and wishes to ride with a more experienced member of your group, the upgrade to a Vespa will be provided free of charge. In order to upgrade to Vespa LX 150, Vespa GT 200L, or Vespa GTS 250, a motorcycle license is required.

Damage Deposit

A damage deposit will be taken per scooter and voided at the end of the tour, assuming no damage was caused to the scooter during the tour. If any of the scooters are damaged, the cost to repair the scooters will be deducted from the damage deposit.

Honda Metropolitan - $750/scooter

Vespa LX 50, Primavera 50, LX 150, GT 200L, GTS 250 - $1500/scooter

Insurance

The insurance offered by MS will only help you in a major accident. The cost to repair the scooter in case of a minor fall or fender bender is almost always less than the deductible.